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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.53, 341.39 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.53, 341.39 and 167.12 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.53 : 341.39 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.53/341.39 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.53x = 341.39 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.53x = 57,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,053.10/227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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